OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 18: Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors shouts instructions to his team during their game against the New Orleans Hornets at Oracle Arena on December 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 18: Draymond Green #23 is congratulated by Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors after he made a basket against the New Orleans Hornets at Oracle Arena on December 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors tries to dribble away from Greivis Vasquez #21 of the New Orleans Hornets at Oracle Arena on December 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 18: Ryan Anderson #33 of the New Orleans Hornets shoots over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on December 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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New Orleans Hornets' Greivis Vasquez (21) fights for a loose ball against Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 18: Carl Landry #7 of the Golden State Warriors is surrounded by Robin Lopez #15 and Greivis Vasquez #21 of the New Orleans Hornets at Oracle Arena on December 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 18: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Hornets looks to pass around David Lee #10 of the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on December 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Jarrett Jack, guarding Greivis Vasquez, had his first double-double for the Warriors.

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Harrison Barnes fights for a rebound against Anthony Davis of the Hornets in the fourth quarter. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Anthony Davis of the Hornets gets a rebound in the second half. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Carl Landry defends against Ryan Anderson in the fourth quarter. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Carl Landry fouls Anthony Davis in the fourth quarter. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Jarrett Jack defends against Hornets' Greivis Vasquez in the fourth quarter. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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David Lee is fouled by Robin Lopez of the Hornets in the first half. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Draymond Green pulls in a rebound in the fourth quarter. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Jarrett Jack defends against Hornets' Greivis Vasquez in the fourth quarter. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Carl Landry puts up a shot in the first half against the Hornets. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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David Lee and Draymond Green celebrate their victory against the Hornets. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Klay Thompson puts up a shot in the second half against the Hornets. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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David Lee pulls in a rebound in the fourth quarter. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Carl Landry hangs from the rim after dunking the ball in the second half. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Two fans dressed as Santa Claus and an elf danced during one of the timeouts during the Warriors game. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

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Carl Landry fouls Anthony Davis in the fourth quarter. The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Hornets at OracleArena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, defeating the Hornets 103-96

The already-fiery competitors played with an intense aggression against their former team Tuesday night and led the Warriors to a 103-96 victory in front of a sellout crowd that had pent up nearly two weeks worth of applause while the team was on the road.

"They played big for us," Warriors head coach Mark Jackson said. "Obviously, as a player, I understand playing against a team you used to be with. I know it, all too well.

"With Jack and Carl, you could tell their energy level was different. They're always great, but this was different. My only concern was that they might get too hyped, but they both had outstanding nights."

A video montage highlighted the Warriors' historic road trip prior to their first game at Oracle Arena since Dec. 3. The decibel level in the arena rose as graphics counted the road record from 1-0 to 6-1, ended with the slogan "Road Warriors" and set the tone for the evening.

Jack and Landry did plenty to keep the fans cheering, too. Jack's three-pointer with 5:19 remaining in the first quarter gave the Warriors a 15-13 lead that they would push to as many as 14 points.

New Orleans tied it 92-92 on a three-point play by Anthony Davis with 4:07 remaining, but Landry stole the ball from Davis on the Hornets' next possession, and Jack made a pair of free throws to put the Warriors back ahead 94-92. A fadeaway jumper by Stephen Curry and two more free throws by Jack put it away with less than 1 1/2 minutes remaining.

Jack was a calming influence on a night during which point guard Stephen Curry was limited to 13 points on 5-of-13 shooting and three assists to two turnovers. Jack, who was traded to Golden State as part of a three-team trade that sent Dorell Wright to Philadelphia on July 11, had his first double-double as a Warrior with 16 points and 10 assists.

Landry, who signed a two-year deal with a player option for the second Aug. 1, led an interior dominance that resulted in a 44-33 rebound advantage and a 21-6 lead in second-chance points. He had 16 points on 6-of-7 free-throw shooting, nine rebounds and plenty of opportunities to flex after scoring through hard fouls.

Jack said it was just "another game."

Landry said: "Not for me, and I don't think it was for him, either. Jarrett was extra amped up, and I was, too. We didn't need any 5-Hour Energy drink. We didn't need a speech. We didn't need any of that. We were ready to play yesterday."

The Warriors are 11-4 when Jack scores in double figures, and they're 12-4 when Landry scores at least 10. The Warriors (17-8) have won 10 of their past 12 games and are off to their best start since 1991-92, having won 17 of their first 25 games for just the fifth time in 45 years.

They also got 26 points, nine rebounds and four assists from David Lee, the Western Conference Player of the Week, and 19 points and three steals from Klay Thompson.

The Hornets (5-19), who have lost eight straight and 17 of their past 19 games, got 28 points off the bench from former Cal forward Ryan Anderson. Davis, the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, had 15 points and 16 rebounds, and Greivis Vasquez added 20 points and 11 assists.